You mother was right, you really should stand up straight. No one looks good slouching, it’s just a fact, its not your best look, trust me!

There are three main ways to stop your unhealthy slouching. The first is through exercise. By improving your core abdominal muscles you will have the muscle needed to stand up straight, and your body will naturally do so as a result of your muscle tone. You can also practice chin tilts and stretching as a way to get your muscles used to being long and tall, just imagine a string pulling the top of your head straight up, and hold this position.

Secondly, the tried and true way to stop slouching is practice, practice, and more practice. Nag yourself, leave yourself sticky notes through the house, on your mirror, in your car, and on your desk. Whatever it takes to remind yourself all day long. Every time you notice you are slouching, stop and spend 20 seconds standing or sitting up straight, and do nothing but think about remembering that position. Do this every time you catch yourself slouching. Slouching is a habit and just like any bad habit you can have the willpower to stop, it just takes a lot of reminding, as your body will naturally begin to slouch when you aren’t thinking about it. You should also check your desk chair and work environment to make sure it is not forcing you to slouch, there are many products on the market that can help make your desk a healthier place to sit.

A third way to help stop slouching is to work on your self confidence. Often people slouch when they feel bad about themselves, their looks, their weight, or when they feel nervous in a social situation. By improving your self confidence you will want to present yourself in a more outgoing approachable manner, This may take weight loss, exercise, a therapist, or whatever you need to feel comfortable being who you are. Standing up straight also makes you look younger, a boost to anyone’s self confidence

And remember, you mother is always right! Now stand up straight!